| MSE 200 | Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials | 3(3-0-2) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: CH 101 |
| An introduction to the atomic and grain structure of structural materials emphasizing the mechanical properties. Effects of mechanical and heat treatments on structure and properties. Fatigue and creep of materials, fracture toughness, mechanical and non-destructive evaluation, effects of environment. Design considerations, characteristics of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Not for Materials majors |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 201 | Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials | 3(3-0-2) F,S |
| Preq: CH 101 |
| Introduction to the fundamental physical principles governing the structure and constitution of metallic and nonmetallic materials and the relationships among these principles and the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering materials. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| MSE (BME) 203 | Introduction to the Materials Science of Biomaterials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: C- or better in CH 101, CH 102 and PY 205 |
| This course introduces fundamental physical principles governing the structure, processing, properties and performance of metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials. Relationships are developed defining how mechanical, physical and chemical properties are controlled by microstructure and chemistry. Material failure modes are develped with an emphasis on biocompatibility and the applications/performance of materials in the human body. Basic aspects of material biocompatibility are presented, leading into studies of the current and future applications of biomaterials. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 210 | Materials Characterization Laboratory | 2(1-3-0) S |
| Coreq: MSE 201 |
| Concepts and applications of basic materials characterization techniques, including diffraction, microscopy (optical and electron), thermal analysis, mechanical testing techniques, and spectroscopic analysis of materials. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 230 | The Impact of Materials on Civilization | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Exploration of the role of materials in the development of modern industrial civilizations by putting technology into a historical context and examining the advances made possible by innovations with materials starting with the Stone age. Basic concepts in materials science and engineering which focus on the relationship between processing, structure, properties and performance. Material classes covered include metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and semiconductors. |
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| MSE 301 | Equilibrium and Rate Processes | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MA 241 |
| Coreq: MSE 201 |
| Review of classical thermodynamics and thermodynamic relationships. Use of statistical methods of describe entropy and other thermodynamic properties. Description of vapor-, liquid-, and solid-phase equilibrium in unary and other multicomponent material systems. Treatment of ideal and nonideal solution behavior in inorganic alloys and organic polymers. Application of gas-phase reaction kinetics and identification of the criteria required for reaction equilbria. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 310 | Computer Applications for Materials Engineering | 2(1-3-0) F |
| Computer applications for processing and analyzing materials data and performing materials design and modeling calculations. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 321 | Phase Transformations and Diffusion | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MSE 330 |
| Types, mechanisms, and kinetics of solid state phase transformations are presented with selected applications of solid state transformations. Mechanisms of diffusion and techniques for diffusion calculations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 324 | Polymer Characterization Laboratory | 1(0.5-01.50-0) F |
| Coreq: MSE 425 |
| Laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the preparation and characterization of polymer materials, including: polymer synthesis, molecular weight measurement, microscopic examination, thermal properties, mechanical properties, and permeability. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 330 | Crystal Chemistry and Phase Equilibria | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 301 |
| Structure of engineering materials from electronic to atomic and crystallographic considerations. Structural imperfections and their effects on properties. Applications of thermodynamic principles to the construction and use of phase diagrams in materials systems. Development of and correlation of microstructure with phase diagrams. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 331 | Electronic Properties of Materials | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PY 208 |
| Coreq: MSE 333 |
| Treatment of the role of electrons and electron energy (band) structures in determining the fundamental properties of materials- electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal. Introduction to quantum mechanics; Brillouin zones; band structures. Theoretical and phenomenological basis of each property as manifested in various classes of materials; examples and demonstrations of technological applications. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 333 | Electronic Properties Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) S |
| Preq: MSE 330 |
| Coreq: MSE 331 |
| Laboratory experiments demonstrating major electronic properties of all classes of materials; electrical conduction (temperature and defect dependence); characterization of semiconductors; optical measurements and characterization; magnetic behaviorand properties; electron beam techniques used to characterize devices. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 350 | Mechanical Properties of Materials I | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MA 341 |
| Covers fundamental topics in stress analysis and mechanics of materials including statics and structures, elasticity, plasticity, fracture, fatigue, testing methods, and engineering applications. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 409 | Nuclear Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 201 |
| Properties and selection of materials for optimum design of nuclear steam systems. Implications of radiation damage to reactor materials and material problems in nuclear engineering. Overview of nuclear steam systems, crystal structure and defects,dislocation theory, mechanical properties, radiation damage, hardening and embrittlement due to radiation exposure and problems concerned with fission and fusion materials. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 423 | Introduction to Materials Engineering Design | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Senior standing in MSE |
| Coreq: MSE 431, MSET 430 |
| Materials selection in engineering design involving lecture, cooperative and problem based learning techniques. Course stresses creative thinking, problem solving methodology, interdependence of design with analysis and evaluation, teamwork and sharpening of communication skills. Real industrial problems are introduced later which are analyzed by student teams. Well developed proposals are submitted to sponsors which define future work under MAT 424. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 424 | Materials Science and Engineering Design Project | 3(1-6-0) S |
| Preq: MSE 423 |
| Design project in materials science and engineering requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work in groups with a faculty adviser on problems submitted by local industrial sponsors or emerging research issues that represent the major specialty areas including ceramics, metals, polymers, or electronic materials. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 425 | Introduction to Polymeric Materials | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: CH 220 |
| Coreq: MSE 324 |
| Covers fundamental concepts in polymer science, engineering and design including molecular weight distributions, polymer physical structure, morphology, crystalline and amorphous polymers, structure-property relationships, viscoelasticity, and rubber elasticity. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 430 | Physical Metallurgy Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Coreq: MSE 431 |
| Selected microstructures in ferrous and non-ferrous metals are examined using optical and scanning electron microscopy and interpreted. Mechanical properties measurements are made on some of the same alloys in order to develop structure-property relationships. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 431 | Physical Metallurgy I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 321, MSE 450 |
| Coreq: MSE 430 |
| Application and design of selected metals and alloys in a theoretical and practical context. Relationships between mechanical behavior and alloy chemistry, microstructure, and processing. Corrosion resistance; fatigue failure; creep; brittle fracture. Design of specific microstructures. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 434 | Ceramic Engineering Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) S |
| Coreq: MSE 435 |
| Ceramics are processed and examined in the laboratory. Topics include sintering, grain growth, mechanical properties and design using brittle materials and various characterization techniques relating processing to the development of microstructures and properties. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 435 | Physical Ceramics | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MSE 201 |
| Coreq: MSE 321, MSE 434 |
| Physical and chemical nature of classical and modern ceramic materials. Emphasis on crystal structures, defect structures and microstructures, and their collective effects on thermal, mechanical and electrical properties. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 440 | Processing of Metallic Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 321, MSE 450 |
| Coreq: MSE 431 |
| Fundamental concepts of solidification and their application to foundry and welding practices; metal forming concepts applied to forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, and sheet forming operations; machining mechanisms and methods; powder metallurgy;advanced processing methods including rapid solidification and mechanical alloying. Credit for both MSE 440 and MSE 540 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 445 | Ceramic Processing | 3(2-3-0) |
| Preq: MSE 434, MSE 435 |
| Ceramic processing of powders includes powder synthesis, characterization, mixing, and size reduction. Theoretical aspects include particle packing, particles in suspension, and some aspects of surface chemistry. Forming methods include compaction, casting, and extrusion. Firing and sintering are examined. Credit for both MSE 445 and MSE 545 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 450 | Mechanical Properties of Materials II | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MSE 350 |
| Plastic flow, fracture and/or failure phenomenon in solids are treated in terms of fundamental deformation mechanisms with emphasis on the role of crystal defects and microstructure. Tensile, creep and fatigue modes of deformation are included, along with design considerations and applications in-practice |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE (CHE) 455 | Polymer Technology and Engineering | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 425 |
| This course will cover commercial polymers, polymer blends and miscibility, dynamic mechanical behavior, Boltzmann superposition principle, ultimate properties of polymers, polymer rheology and processing, recycling and design and selection of polymeric materials. Guest instructors from industry will give presentations on contemporary topics in polymer technology and engineering. Field trips are required. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 460 | Microelectronic Materials | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MSE 331 |
| Processes and characterization techniques relevant to microelectronic materials science and technology. Boule growth, wafer preparation, oxidation, epitaxial growth, doping techniques, metallization, and device applications of elemental and compound semiconductors. Electrical, structural and chemical characterization of semiconductors is included as well as materials considerations relevant to device fabrication. Credit for both MSE 460 and MSE 560 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE 490 | Special Topics in Materials Engineering | 1-4 |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Offered as needed for the development of new courses in materials engineering, including areas such as metals, ceramics, polymers, or microelectronic materials. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE 491 | Materials Engineering Seminar | 1(1-0-0) |
| Preq: Senior standing |
| Survey of topics relevant to job placement for seniors including: resumes, career opportunities, writing and speaking skills, and interview skills. Written and oral presentations by students, presentations by faculty and guests, practice interviews,and critiques. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 495 | Materials Engineering Projects | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Junior standing or Senior standing, Departmental approval required |
| Application of engineering principles to a specific materials engineering project by a student or small group of students under supervision of a faculty member. A written report required. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 500 | Modern Concepts in Materials Science | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Fundamentals of structure, structure modification and properties of materials with emphasis on structure-property relationships and modern theory of solids. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE (NE) 509 | Nuclear Materials | 4(3-2-0) S, F |
| Preq: MSE 201 |
| Properties and selection of materials for nuclear steam supply systems and to radiation effects on materials. Implications of radiation damage to reactor materials and material problems in nuclear engineering are discussed. An overview of nuclear steam supply systems, crystal structure and defects, dislocation theory, mechanical properties, radiation damage, hardening and embrittlement due to radiation exposure and problems concerned with fission and fusion materials. Experiments on basic material properties and characterization include microstructure, mechanical properties and radiation effects. Credit will not be given for both NE/MSE 409 and NE/MSE 509 |
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| MSE 531 | Physical Metallurgy | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 321, MAT 450 |
| Coreq: MAT 430 |
| Application and design of selected metals and alloys in a theoretical and practical context. Relationships between mechanical behavior, and alloy chemistry, microstructure, and processing. Corrosion resistance; fatigue failure; creep; brittle fracture. Design of specific microstructures. Credit for both MAT 431 and MSE 531 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE (MAE) 539 | Advanced Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 201 and MAE 314 |
| Introduces production/structure/property/function relation and application of a number of materials mainly for biomedical, mechanical and aerospace applications. Topics include ultra light materials (production, processing and applications of cellular solids), biomaterials (classes and application of materials in medicine and dentistry), composites (classes and application), refractory materials and coatings for high temperature applications, thin film shape memory alloys for micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS). |
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| MSE 540 | Processing of Metallic Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 321, MAT 450 |
| Coreq: MAT 431 |
| Fundamental concepts of solidification and their application to foundry and welding practices; metal forming concepts applied to forging, rolling, drawing, and sheet forming operations; machining mechanisms and methods; powder metallurgy; advanced processing methods including rapid solidification and mechanical alloying. Credit for both MAT 440 and MSE 540 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 545 | Ceramic Processing | 3(2-1-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 434, MAT 435 |
| Powder synthesis, characterization, colloidal processing, forming method, theory of sintering, aspects of microstructural control. Credit for both MAT 445 and MSE 545 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 555 | Polymer Technology and Engineering | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MSE 424 or equivalent |
| Classes of commercially important polymers, advanced topics in phase behavior, viscoelasticity, fracture and ultimate properties of polymers; polymer rheology, and processing; design of polymeric materials. Credit for both MSE 455 and MSE 555 is not allowed. |
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| MSE 556 | Composite Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 450 |
| Basic principles underlying properties of composite materials as related to properties of individual constituents and their interactions. Emphasis on design of composite systems to yield desired combinations of properties. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 560 | Microelectronic Materials Science and Technology | 3(2-1-0) S |
| Preq: MAT 331 |
| Coreq: MAT 431 |
| Processes and characterization techniques relevant to microelectronic materials science and technology. Boule growth, water preparation, oxidation, epitaxial growth, doping techniques, metallization, and device applications of elemental and compound semiconductors. Electrical, structural and chemical characterization of semiconductors as well as materials considerations relevant to device fabrication. Credit for both MAT 460 and MSE 560 is not allowed |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE (TC) 561 | Organic Chemistry Of Polymers | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Principles of step reaction and addition polymerizations; copolymerization; emulsion polymerization; ionic polymerization; characterization of polymers; molecular structure and properties. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 575 | Polymer Technology and engineering | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 424 |
| Classes of commercially important polymers, advanced topics in phase behavior, viscoelasticity, fracture and ultimate properties of polymers; polymer rheology, processing and permeability; design of polymeric materials. Credit for both MAT 475 and MSE 575 is not allowed. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE (BUS) 576 | Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Concepts | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Commercialization potential of new technologies, products and processes. Marketing, organizational, financial, operational and manufacturing issues. Strategic assessment and planning. Innovation management. Entrepreneurial transfer mechanisms including spinoffs, licensing and high-technology start-ups. Practical application with project and team management skills development. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE (BUS) 577 | Technology Evaluation and Strategy | 3(3-0-0) F, S |
| Preq: BUS 576 |
| Theoretical and practical team-based application of systematic evaluation techniques for assessing commercial potential of technologies, products and processes. Prioritization and selection based on technology strategy. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE (BUS) 578 | High Technology Entrepreneurship | 3(3-0-0) F, S |
| Preq: BUS 577 |
| Development of strategies to commercialize technology based on prioritized assessments. Investigation of various commercialization approaches. Business plan development. Practical application of technology management skills to actual cases with commercial potential. |
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| MSE 601 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F, S |
| Reports and discussion of special topics in materials science and engineering and allied fields. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
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| MSE 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| MSE 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| MSE 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
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| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| MSE 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 702 | Defects In Solids | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
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| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 704 | Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAT 700, 710 |
| Electron theory of materials, band theory; electrical behavior of metals, semiconductors, dielectrics and noncrystalline materials; theory of optical behavior and applications; foundations of magnetic properties and applications of ferrites and permanent magnetic materials. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 705 | Mechanical Behavior Of Engineering Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 450, MAT 702 |
| Coverage of both fundamental and engineering aspects of mechanical behavior of materials. Elasticity, plasticity and dislocation theory concepts used to describe phenomenological behavior and micro-mechanical mechanisms. Strengthening mechanisms in crystals, high-temperature deformation, fracture mechanics, fracture toughening mechanisms and cyclic deformation. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 706 | Phase Transformations and Kinetics | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAT 700, 710 |
| Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, spinodal decomposition, interface and diffusion-controlled growth, formal theory of transformation kinetics, precipitation, coarsening, order-disorder, and martensitic transformations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 708 | Thermodynamics Of Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 301 |
| Review of first and second laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium and irreversible processes, open and closed systems, partition functions and particle distribution functions. Applications include extension of thermodynamic potentials to situations where electrical, magnetic and stress fields present, heat capacity of crystals, electron gas in metals, solution models, binary phase diagrams and rubber elasticity in polymers. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 710 | Elements Of Crystallography and Diffraction | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Crystal symmetry, lattices and space groups; elementary diffraction by crystalline matter; experimental methods of x-ray diffraction. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 712 | Scanning Electron Microscopy | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Electron optics, sources and detectors. Beam specimen interactions, secondary and backscattered electrons, EDS and WDS. Resolution limits, experimental conditions, related techniques, beam-induced damage and materials modification. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 715 | Fundamentals Of Transmission Electron Microscopy | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: MAT 710 |
| Electron optics, electron-solid interactions, electron diffraction, image contrast, defect characterization, analytical and high resolution microscopy. Parallel laboratory demonstrations and exercises. Laboratory enrollment limited to twelve, but laboratory may be waived with consent of instructor. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 720 | Advanced Crystallography and Diffraction | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 710 |
| Symmetry in crystals and space group determination. Kinematic and dynamical scattering theories. Experimental methods involving single crystals. Image formation in x-ray topography and electron microscopy. Disorder and defects. Methods of crystal structure analysis. Residual stresses and preferred orientation in polycrystals. |
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| MSE (MAE) 731 | Materials Processing by Deformation | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Six hrs. of solid mechanics and/or materials |
| Presentation of mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of materials processing by deformation. Principles of metal working, friction, forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, high energy rate forming, chipless forming techniques, manufacturing system concept in production. |
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| MSE (MAE) 732 | Fundamentals of Metal Machining Theory | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Six hrs. of solid mechanics and/or materials |
| Presentation of mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of metal machining. Mechanics of machining, temperatures generated, tool life and tool wear, lubrication, grinding process, electrical machining processes, surface integrity, economics, nomenclature of cutting tools. |
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| MSE 751 | Thin Film and Coating Science and Technology I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAT 700 |
| Vacuum science and technology including gas kinetics, gas flow calculations, system design and use of various pumps, materials and components. Atomistics of solid surfaces. Nucleation and growth of films and coatings. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 752 | Thin Film and Coating Science and Technology II | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAT 751 |
| Techniques for thin films and coatings deposition and their applications. Interfaces, adhesion and surface modification. Artificially structured and chemically modulated layered materials. Pseudomorphic structures. Characterization of thin films andcoatings. |
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| MSE 757 | Radiation Effects on Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: NE/MSE 509 |
| Interaction of radiation with matter with emphasis on microstructural modification, physical and mechanical effects. Defects generation and annealing, void swelling, irradiation growth and creep, and irradiation induced effects in reactor materialsare discussed. Current theories and experimental techniques are discussed. |
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| MSE 760 | Materials Science in Processing of Semiconductor Devices | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAT 460 |
| Ion implantation and doping for advanced semiconductor devices, thin films and epitaxy, silicides, ohmic contacts and interconnection metallurgy, oxidation and nitridation, gettering of impurities and dopant segregation phenomena, electromigration, electronic packaging materials science and advanced device concepts. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE (CHE) 761 | Polymer Blends and Alloys | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs(odd) |
| Preq: CHE 316 or MAT 301 |
| Thermodynamics, morphological characteristics and properties of multiphase polymer systems composed of homopolymers or copolymers. Interfacial characteristics and modification of multicomponent polymer blends through emulsification and reactive blending. Microphase ordering in block copolymers, and emerging technolgies employing these nanostructured materials. Conformational properties and dynamics of macromolecules constrained near an interface. |
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| MSE (TMS) 763 | Characterization of Structure of Fiber Forming Polymers | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MA 301, PY 208 |
| Theories, experimental evidence and characterization methods of the molecular fine structure of fiber forming polymers in the solid state. Characterization methods include X-ray diffraction, microscopy, infrared, thermal and magnetic resonance. An introduction to nucleation theory of polymer systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 770 | Defects, Diffusion and Ion Implantation In Semiconductors | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAT 701 |
| Thermodynamics of vacancies and interstitials, defect complexes, electronic defects, defect annealing processes, self diffusion, dopant and impurity diffusion, substitutional/interstitial diffusion, diffusion in amorphous solids, electro transport, fundamentals of ion-solid interactions, semiconductor doping atomic structure of defects, damage annealing processes, supersaturated alloys, laser annealing, ion beam mixing phenomena, ion implantation and rapid thermal annealing processes, shallow junctions and devices. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 771 | Materials Science of Nanoelectronics | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Graduate standing in MSE, CHE, ECE, PHY, CH or consent of instructor |
| Effects of scale less than 100 nm on the electrical properties & processing of all materials (metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers and biomaterials). Current status and future prospects for the semiconductor industry summarized by invited scientists and by review and discussion of selected current literature. Student presentations and research proposals are required. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MSE 775 | Structure of Semicrystalline Polymers | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAT 425 |
| Structure and organization of semicrystalline polymers, from molecular scale to bulk state, including chain configuration, unit cell geometries, polymer crystallography, single crystals, spherulites, epitaxial crystallization, morphology, crystal defects, annealing and deformation mechanisms. Emphasis on analysis of x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction and electron microscopy data for structural characterization. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MSE 791 | Advanced Topics in Materials Science and Engineering | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Special studies of advanced topics in materials science and engineering. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE 795 | Advanced Materials Experiments | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Senior standing or Graduate standing |
| Advanced engineering principles applied to a specific experimental project dealing with materials. A seminar period provided; required written report. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 801 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F, S, Sum |
| Reports and discussion of special topics in materials science and engineering and allied fields. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MSE 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Exam | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Dissertation Research |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MSE 896 | Summer Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| MSE 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour requirements, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |